Huntsman Spider

Description:

Huntsman spiders have a somewhat crab-like appearance because of their forward-facing legs. Most species are brown or grey, with extremely long legs. They can range anywhere from an inch or smaller to nearly a foot across with their legs stretched. That’s a terrifyingly large spider! They use those long legs to speed in pursuit of small prey. Interesting Facts About the Huntsman Spider With such a wide variety of species, there are virtually endless facts about huntsman spiders. Learn more about these unique creatures and voracious predators below. Harmless to Humans – The vast majority of species are harmless to humans. Though they have venom, it is mild compared to many other spider species. Most bites are about as painful as a bee sting, but some are more severe. Biggest Spider, Sort Of – Though the giant huntsman spider takes the prize for largest leg span, they aren’t quite the largest spiders in the world. Goliath birdeaters are much heavier, and have larger bodies, than giant huntsman spiders. Webless Spider – Instead of building a web to capture prey, these arachnids wander the ground in search of their food. This is where their long legs come in handy! They are extremely fast, and this allows them to outrun their prey.

Habitat:

Indoors and trapped it using a dustpan. I released it in the wild

Notes:

Female Huntsman with egg sac